Homewood Suites by Hilton opens first hotel in Charlottesville

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's international brand of extended stay hotels, announced the opening Monday of its newest property in Charlottesville.

The four-story hotel is the first Homewood Suites in the Charlottesville area and has 150 suites. It is owned by Albemarle Suites LLC and managed by Heritage Hospitality Management Inc.

“Whether in town to visit the nearby historical sites, see the University of Virginia, or traveling for business, conveniences like complimentary internet, daily breakfast and fully-equipped kitchens will have travelers feeling comfortable and at home in our all-suite hotel,” Tim Fitzgerald, the property’s general manager, said in a statement.

The hotel, located at 2036 India Drive, is within walking distance to Seminole Square Shopping Center and the shops at Stonefield. It also is close to The Fashion Square and is less than a mile from The University of Virginia.